What size should a coffee table be?

A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

Is an ottoman a coffee table?

Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Can a coffee table be too low?

Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Who invented the coffee table?

No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Why is it called a coffee table?

Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

Are end tables taller than coffee tables?

Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables .The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa , and its depth will match the seating . These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables , but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?

The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?

The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?

The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Are glass coffee tables durable?

Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.

How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?

How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How do you date a Lane coffee table?

To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.

How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?

To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you stack books on a coffee table?

To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Should a coffee table be lower than a couch?

Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

Why are modern coffee tables so low?

Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is the average height of a coffee table?

The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.

What is the best height for a coffee table?

The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.

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$1,320

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By Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

Coffee table in cream and beige tessellated marble by Maitland-Smith.

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Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble Coffee Table

$6,500

Modernist Cream and Ochre Enamel Pillar Cocktail Table by Saporiti

By Saporiti

Located in New York, NY

This refined and sophisticated modernist cocktail table was realized by the esteemed maker Saporiti

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Enamel

Modernist Cream and Ochre Enamel Pillar Cocktail Table by Saporiti

$4,475

Cream Brass Faux Bamboo Side Table Italian Midcentury Exotic 1970s Vintage

Located in London, GB

A splendid coffee table of glass and faux-bamboo, that has its provenance in 1970s Italy and whose

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Brass, Metal

Cream Brass Faux Bamboo Side Table Italian Midcentury Exotic 1970s Vintage

$1,305

Cream Brass Faux Bamboo Side Table Italian Midcentury Exotic 1970s Vintage

Located in London, GB

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Cream Brass Faux Bamboo Side Table Italian Midcentury Exotic 1970s Vintage

$1,168

Goatskin Style Lacquered Round Pedestal Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Faux goatskin lacquered wood and resin round pedestal coffee table. Raised, cream lacquered border

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Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bentwood, Gesso

Goatskin Style Lacquered Round Pedestal Coffee Table

$3,750

Beautiful Travertine Coffee Table Elongated Model, 1970

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage travetin coffee table with cream colored shades. Special design, sleek and modern for

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Travertine

Beautiful Travertine Coffee Table Elongated Model, 1970

$3,718

Pair of De Sede Crème Leather Coffee Tables

By De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of De Sede cream leather side or coffee tables with mirrored glass tops. In good original

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Glass, Felt

Pair of De Sede Crème Leather Coffee Tables

$3,250 / set

Mid-Century Italian Beige, Cream and Gray Onyx and Brass Circular Cocktail Table

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century Italian cocktail or coffee table, the circular top with bookmatched onyx in shades of

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Beige, Cream and Gray Onyx and Brass Circular Cocktail Table

$15,500

Lacquered Goat Skin Coffee Table by Ron Seff

By Ron Seff

Located in Stamford, CT

This coffee table featuring cream colored lacquered goat skin with brass sabot feet displays Seff’s

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Goatskin

Lacquered Goat Skin Coffee Table by Ron Seff

$9,800

Rectangular Coffee Table by Jean Claude Mahey, France 1970

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rectangular sized cream lacquered coffee table with bullnose edges. Signed on the base. Measurements

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Rectangular Coffee Table by Jean Claude Mahey, France 1970

$8,950

Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table in Two Parts by Ello

By Guy Barker

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian light cream colored travertine marble coffee table by Ello c 1991 in two parts with gently

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Italian Travertine Marble Coffee Table in Two Parts by Ello

$3,800

Huge vintage lacquered wood bullnose coffee table Italy 1980s Karl Springer styl

By Karl Springer

Located in Hastings, GB

Monumental cream marbled lacquer wood bullnose coffee table, Italy 1980s. Human for scale on photo

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Huge vintage lacquered wood bullnose coffee table Italy 1980s Karl Springer styl

$2,267

Vintage Rectangle Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM 70s 80s

By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Milo Baughman, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Mario Bellini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage Light Cream Rectangle Travertine Coffee Table. The table is made out of travertine / honed

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Vintage Rectangle Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM 70s 80s

$4,475

Vintage Travertine Stone Square Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal

By Carlo Scarpa, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage Light Cream Travertine Coffee Table. The table is made out of travertine and honed and has

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Vintage Travertine Stone Square Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal

$4,475

Karl Springer Style Tesselated Marble And Thick Glass Coffee Table Mid-century

By Karl Springer

Located in Pemberton, NJ

GORGEOUS TESSELATED CREAM COLORED MARBLE COFFEE TABLE. THE BIG FAT CHUNKY TESSELATED MARBLE LEGS

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass

Karl Springer Style Tesselated Marble And Thick Glass Coffee Table Mid-century

$3,200

Mid-Century Modern Pencil Reed or Rattan Bell Flower Coffee Table, Italy 70s

Located in amstelveen, NL

Rare Italian cream-colored coffee table in pencil reed or rattan in the shape of a bellflower with

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Reed

Mid-Century Modern Pencil Reed or Rattan Bell Flower Coffee Table, Italy 70s

$2,201

Wooden and lacquered table - 1970s

Located in Paris, FR

Square, cream-lacquered coffee table resting on four cubic burl wood legs. A sleek table with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Wooden and lacquered table - 1970s

$4,640

Beautiful Lacquered Table With Brass Platform Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural cream colored lacquered coffee table with wonderful lines, the table sits in a platform

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Beautiful Lacquered Table With Brass Platform Base

$4,850

Palm Wood Leather Zulu Set of Chairs and Table by Pacific Green Manufacture

By Pacific Green

Located in Pasadena, CA

This occasional cream & coffee colors Zulu Chairs and Table Set by Pacific Green blends

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21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Living Room Sets

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Leather, Palmwood, Walnut

Palm Wood Leather Zulu Set of Chairs and Table by Pacific Green Manufacture

$4,200

Striking Large Two Tier Hand Painted Modern Coffee Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Striking contemporary hand painted dark green and cream coffee table with bottom tier.

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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Striking Large Two Tier Hand Painted Modern Coffee Table

$2,400

Postmodern Cream Textured Plaster Square Coffee Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing square/octagonal shaped coffee table. Table is made of a plaster featuring a speckled over

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plaster

Postmodern Cream Textured Plaster Square Coffee Table

$1,495

Postmodern Ascending Cream and Gold Coffee Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Discover the elegance of our Polished Tessellated Stone Glass Top Coffee Table, featuring a

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Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone

Postmodern Ascending Cream and Gold Coffee Table

$1,095

Green and Cream Rattan Rectangular Coffee Table

By Creel and Gow

Located in New York, NY

Green and Tan Rattan Rectangular Coffee Table Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan

Green and Cream Rattan Rectangular Coffee Table

$2,800

Round Travertine Stone Marble Table - Cream Round Marble Coffee Table

Located in İnegöl, TR

CALACATTA MARBLE COFFEE TABLE Type of Marble: Calacatta Dimensions: 40" Diameter Leg Model

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2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Marble

Round Travertine Stone Marble Table - Cream Round Marble Coffee Table

$3,500

French Cream Leather and Travertine Marble Round Coffee Table

By De Sede

Located in Chicago, IL

French cream leather round coffee table with Adnet style stiching with a travertine marble top

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

French Cream Leather and Travertine Marble Round Coffee Table

$4,200

Brazilian Jacaranda Wood and Cream Marble 1960s Round Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round 1960s coffee table in Brazilian jacaranda wood with cream marble center and brass feet.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

Brazilian Jacaranda Wood and Cream Marble 1960s Round Coffee Table

$9,300

Paul Kingma White Cream and Gray Mosaic Coffee Table, 1987

By Paul Kingma

Located in Chicago, IL

coffee table by Paul Kingma. Signed and dated 1987. The white versions are very rare. KIngma, a dutch

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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone

Paul Kingma White Cream and Gray Mosaic Coffee Table, 1987

$9,445

Pair of Cream Ivory Cultured Marble Low Side or Coffee Tables

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of side tables on square pedestals in cream ivory colored cultured marble. They can be

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Pair of Cream Ivory Cultured Marble Low Side or Coffee Tables

$1,200

Italian Midcentury Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Oval Cream Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Midcentury gilt metal oval coffee table with cream colored marble top, reeded apron

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Metal

Italian Midcentury Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Oval Cream Marble Top

$7,500

Petrified Wood Pedestal Coffee Table in Cream, Beige and Black Hues

Located in Atlanta, GA

A petrified wood coffee table. This petrified wood coffee table features a round shaped top over a

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Petrified Wood

Petrified Wood Pedestal Coffee Table in Cream, Beige and Black Hues

$4,145

Cream Colored Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo Designed for Mario Sabot 1970s

By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Beautiful coffee table by Willy Rizzo designed for Mario Sabot in the early 70s. The table is made

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Cream Colored Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo Designed for Mario Sabot 1970s

$10,114

Organic Kidney Shape Beige Cream White Lacquer Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern organic kidney shape coffee cocktail center piece table. Striking unusual design

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Organic Kidney Shape Beige Cream White Lacquer Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table

$6,000

Cream Tovaglia Trompe-l œil Coffee Table, Studio Tretrarch, Bazzani, Italy, 1968

By Studio Tetrarch, Bazzani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cream Tovaglia Trompe-l'œil Coffee Table, Studio Tretrarch, Bazzani, Italy, 1968-9. Gel-coated GRP

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Cream Tovaglia Trompe-l œil Coffee Table, Studio Tretrarch, Bazzani, Italy, 1968

$8,800

French Cream Lacquered Low Table

By Paco Rabanne

Located in London, GB

A low rectangle coffee table in cream lacquer, on a cream lacquered plinth. Attributed to Paco

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Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

French Cream Lacquered Low Table

$2,267

Creel and Gow Green and Cream Rattan Coffee Table with Hounds Tooth Top Design

By Creel and Gow

Located in New York, NY

Creel and Gow green and cream rattan (wicker) coffee table with hounds tooth top design. Made

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan

Creel and Gow Green and Cream Rattan Coffee Table with Hounds Tooth Top Design

$2,500

Set of 2 Teardrop Nesting Coffee Tables, Cream Shagreen and Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The set of 2 teardrop nesting coffee tables in cream shagreen and bronze-patina is an elegant

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Set of 2 Teardrop Nesting Coffee Tables, Cream Shagreen and Brass by Kifu Paris

$9,360

Cream-Painted Oval Tray Table with Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in New York, NY

scenes of figures in pastoral settings; on a conforming stand painted in cream with crimson banding, with

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20th Century English Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Tôle

Cream-Painted Oval Tray Table with Chinoiserie Decoration

$4,800

Drum Table, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drum table Cream lacquer handmade Hand repousse Metal base Limited edition Lacquer is a

Category

2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Drum Table, Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Handmade, Limited Edition

$6,000

1960s Pop Art Baughman Blue+Cream Checkerboard Parsons Low Midcentury Table

By Milo Baughman

Located in Hyattsville, MD

USA, c.1969. Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A low painted checkerboard coffee or cocktail table

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Pop Art Baughman Blue+Cream Checkerboard Parsons Low Midcentury Table

$4,800

Karl Springer Inspired Scrolled Coffee Cocktail Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Sleek bone or cream colored coffee cocktail table having a scrolled form. Inspired by the iconic

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20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Resin

Karl Springer Inspired Scrolled Coffee Cocktail Table

$1,800

Large Leather Coffee Table by Ralph Lauren

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful and modern square coffee table with cream leather top and thick cherry wood frame

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather

Large Leather Coffee Table by Ralph Lauren

$3,000

1970s Italian Pair of Cream White Lacquered Green Marble Side Tables or Stools

Located in New York, NY

that can be moved easily around and used as a coffee table, sofa table and even as a seating solution.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Brass

1970s Italian Pair of Cream White Lacquered Green Marble Side Tables or Stools

$5,000

Vintage Travertine Square Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal

By Karl Springer, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage 70s Cream Travertine Coffee Table. Vintage Light Cream Travertine Coffee Table. The table

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Travertine Square Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal

$3,800

Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal

By Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage 80s Cream Travertine Coffee Table. The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal

$2,500

Large Mid Century Modern Cream Lacquered Grass Cloth Scrolled Cocktail

By Karl Springer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large impressive scrolled coffee table from the 1970's in the style of Karl Springer. Extremely

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Grasscloth, Wood

Large Mid Century Modern Cream Lacquered Grass Cloth Scrolled Cocktail

$3,900

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The cosmos nesting coffee table large is both Minimalist and dramatic. The top is inlaid in cream

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...

Materials

Brass

Cosmos Nesting Coffee Table Cream Shagreen Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$3,990

Cream Lacquered Kidney Shaped Coffee Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cream Lacquered Kidney Shaped Coffee Table in the style of Karl Springer. This table has been

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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Cream Lacquered Kidney Shaped Coffee Table

$4,800

A Square Cream Lacquered Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

A Square Cream Lacquered Coffee Table with Brass and Shell Detailing

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Late 20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A Square Cream Lacquered Coffee Table

Moroccan Inspired Cream Lacquer Coffee Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Gorgeous Moroccan inspired coffee table in satin cream lacquer with brass and glass inset. Newly

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Inspired Cream Lacquer Coffee Table

$2,850

Cream Tray Top Painted Two Part Coffee Table

Located in Hudson, NY

cream tray-top painted coffee table with cabriole legs.

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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Cream Tray Top Painted Two Part Coffee Table

$1,250

French Cream Lacquered Steel and Rattan Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, chic table in high-gloss cream lacquered wood, supported on thin patinated steel panels

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French Cream Lacquered Steel and Rattan Coffee Table

$3,900

Asian inspired coffee table with cream linoleum top

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Black lacquered Asian inspired legs and sides with cream colored linoleum top that looks just like

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20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Asian inspired coffee table with cream linoleum top

$800

Elegant Pair of Cream Travertine Coffee Tables, Italy, 1970s

Located in Sylacauga, AL

Pair of modern travertine coffee tables on triangular pedestal bases. Each table top is 24 inches

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Elegant Pair of Cream Travertine Coffee Tables, Italy, 1970s

$6,900 / set

Cream Travertine Octagonal Coffee Tables Set of Three, Italy, 1970

Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH

Set of three travertine coffe tables, with different heights. Thick octagonal tops, richly grained

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Cream Travertine Octagonal Coffee Tables Set of Three, Italy, 1970

$3,450 / set

Set of Two Cream Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, Italy, circa 1970

By Up Up

Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH

Set of two triangle cream travertine coffee tables made in Italy during the seventies. These table

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Set of Two Cream Travertine Triangle Coffee Tables, Italy, circa 1970

$3,331 / set

Set of Two Cream Free Form Travertine Coffee Tables, Italy, 1970

Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH

Set of two free form travertine coffee tables, made in the seventies in Italy. The tables tops

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Set of Two Cream Free Form Travertine Coffee Tables, Italy, 1970

$3,807 / set

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cream coffee table you’re looking for. Each cream coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and wood. If you’re shopping for a cream coffee table, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cream coffee table, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cream coffee table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cream coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but R Y Augousti, Robert Kuo and Kifu Augousti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cream Coffee Table?

A cream coffee table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,750, while the lowest priced sells for $673 and the highest can go for as much as $15,500.

Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Cream Coffee Table

What size should a coffee table be?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
Is an ottoman a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Can a coffee table be too low?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Who invented the coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

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Why is it called a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
Are end tables taller than coffee tables?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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What is the difference between a center table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
What is the difference between a coffee table and a console table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a side table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Are glass coffee tables durable?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
How big should a coffee table be for a sectional?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How do you date a Lane coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
How do I authenticate my Noguchi coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you stack books on a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Should a coffee table be lower than a couch?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
Why are modern coffee tables so low?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is the average height of a coffee table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
What is the best height for a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.

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